as in to accumulate
to increase in amount as time passes
They accrued vacation time throughout the calendar year. A penny-pincher who is accruing a fortune by spending next to nothing.
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Plus, while all these benefits accrue for children with each introduction to a new destination, the parents, too, grow more confident in hitting the road with their baby and mastering the unique obstacles of family travel.
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Lara Kramer, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
UniCredit's first play last year was to progressively accrue a synthetic stake of up to roughly 28% in German lender Commerzbank.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
His annual disclosure form filed in June showed his income from various sources still ultimately accrues to the president - something that has opened him up to accusations of conflicts of interest.
—USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Right-hander Tanner Gordon had accrued that bloated ERA in 16 starts for the Rockies over two seasons.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Lara Kramer, AFAR Media, 29 Aug. 2025
UniCredit's first play last year was to progressively accrue a synthetic stake of up to roughly 28% in German lender Commerzbank.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
His annual disclosure form filed in June showed his income from various sources still ultimately accrues to the president - something that has opened him up to accusations of conflicts of interest.
—USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025
Right-hander Tanner Gordon had accrued that bloated ERA in 16 starts for the Rockies over two seasons.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Nick O’Brien also had a big day, accumulating 423 yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the changes to the law, El Salvador is still accumulating bitcoin.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For many perennials, occasional division helps keep them healthy and maximizes their flower power.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Indoors, six bedrooms offer generous en suites and ample space for family or guests, each thoughtfully positioned to maximize privacy and the stunning coastal vistas.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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Economists and others familiar with how the jobs numbers are collected have expressed confidence that Labor Department procedures will keep the data are safe from political interference.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Like other Wisconsin Lottery games, the winner has 180 days from the draw date to collect their winnings.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Accrue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accrue. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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